Library Guides: PL SC 456: Latin American Politics: Statistics and Data Sources

Comparative data sources

World Development Indicators
Compiled from officially-recognized international sources, World Development Indicators provides access to social and economic characteristics for over 260 countries. In many cases long times series are available.

Watch this brief tutorial on using the WDI data extraction tools.

Human Development Report
Comprehensive measurement of well being and development by country.

CountryData Online This link opens in a new window
Offers political, economic, financial, and social data for over 140 countries, in most cases back to 1984. CountryData is also the only source for current and historical risk ratings.
CountryData offers political, economic, financial, and social data for over 140 countries, in most cases back to 1984. CountryData is also the only source for current and historical risk ratings developed from the International Country Risk Guide and Political Risk Services rating systems conducted by PRS Group. Note: the tabs International Country Risk Guide (ICRG) and Political Risk Services (PRS) provide access to information regarding methodology, but do not provide access to the actual products. Access to the CountryData and the Political Risk Yearbook are available through the University Libraries A-Z list.
Cross-National Time-Series Data Archive This link opens in a new window
A wide range of data that can be downloaded and manipulated.

UNdata
A large databank of statistics drawn from across the UN family of agencies.

Latinobarómetro This link opens in a new window
An annual public opinion survey that involves interviews in 18 Latin American countries, representing more than 400 million inhabitants. Includes national and sub-national data.
An annual public opinion survey that involves interviews in 18 Latin American countries, representing more than 400 million inhabitants. Topics covered include: Economy and International Trade; Integration and Trade Agreements; Political Democracy and Social and Political Institutions; Distribution of Wealth; Civic Culture; Social Capital and Participation; Environment; Gender and Discrimination; Current Topics